2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CS 580 - Science, Mathematics and Technology: Curriculum, Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Students with Disabilities


This course is designed to give teachers a basis for presenting the early childhood sciences, mathematics, and technology concepts to young children with special learning needs and their parents. Concepts derived through activities involving water play, magnets, planting, cooking, food and nutrition will be included. Language-building activities and creative arts activities will be integrated as well. Bibliographies and web resources can be among the resources researched and shared by the students. Students will note the connection between the NYS Learning Standards and the curriculum as they plan and implement projects in the fieldwork environment. Concepts related to assistive technology and the adaptation of materials to meet special needs will be presented.

There are three lecture hours a week during one semester 3 credits the course is offered in the spring and summer.
This course requires five hours of fieldwork.